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Taking into custody - 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6324

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     § 6324.  Taking into custody.
        A child may be taken into custody:
            (1)  Pursuant to an order of the court under this
        chapter. Prior to entering a protective custody order
        removing a child from the home of the parent, guardian or
        custodian, the court must determine that to allow the child
        to remain in the home is contrary to the welfare of the
        child.
            (2)  Pursuant to the laws of arrest.
            (3)  By a law enforcement officer or duly authorized
        officer of the court if there are reasonable grounds to
        believe that the child is suffering from illness or injury or
        is in imminent danger from his surroundings, and that his
        removal is necessary.
            (4)  By a law enforcement officer or duly authorized
        officer of the court if there are reasonable grounds to
        believe that the child has run away from his parents,
        guardian, or other custodian.
            (5)  By a law enforcement officer or duly authorized
        officer of the court if there are reasonable grounds to
        believe that the child has violated conditions of his
        probation.
     (Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1705, No.215, eff. 60 days)

        Suspension by Court Rule.  Section 6324 was suspended by
     Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Court Procedure No. 1800(6),
     adopted August 21, 2006, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rule
     1202 relating to procedures for protective custody by police and
     county agency.
        Cross References.  Section 6324 is referred to in sections
     6304, 6321, 6327, 6351, 6351.1 of this title; section 6315 of
     Title 23 (Domestic Relations).

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